Industry leaders from across South Carolina have come together to form an Advisory Board designed to advance and market the state’s aerospace cluster around the world. Chairman of the Advisory Board and President of Ranger Aerospace, Steve Townes, announced the new Board members and unveiled the cluster’s…
Bringing together those driven to discover, create therapies, and relieve suffering through innovative companies By Wayne R. Roper President South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization Driving discovery, creating therapies, relieving suffering and growing great companies__ that’s a big mission. It is a mission an increasing number of South…
As South Carolina’s manufacturing industry grows, so too does the need for skilled hands and a developing workforce. By highlighting locally manufactured products to area schools, the Oconee County Economic Alliance hopes to change the negative light on pursuing careers in the industry. “Made in Oconee” is…
One of the country’s largest polyethylene film manufacturers will invest $100 million in a new Chester County facility, creating 300 new jobs. Poly-America will establish its South Carolina operations as Carolina Poly, Inc. With hiring expected to begin late next year, the company will operate a 475,000-square-foot…
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) is the host site for a new wireless charging R&D test bed for electrified automotive vehicles. The wireless power transfer test bed was developed by Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ITIC,…
Contributing Column by: Joel Welch, Greenville Tech Developing a highly skilled, entry-level workforce is critical for driving economic development and keeping companies competitive in today’s environment. Nationwide, communities and companies are tackling this challenge. In many cases, efforts to satisfy industry needs are undertaken independently. Companies will…
The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced last week that Nelson Lindsay has joined the agency as the Director of Global Business Development. In his new role, Lindsay will direct project management activity and the recruitment of new industry to South Carolina. He will also work…
Duke Energy has agreed to acquire Piedmont Natural Gas for $4.9 billion. The acquisition provides Duke Energy with more access to the natural gas infrastructure.The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Duke Energy to acquire Piedmont for approximately $4.9 billion…
Nupi Americas, Inc., a North American subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane, S.p.A., is establishing warehousing and distribution operations in Hampton County. The $4.9 million investment is expected to create 37 new jobs over the next five years. “Nupi Americas has chosen South Carolina to develop its future…
According to a new report by Forbes magazine, South Carolina is the 25th Best State for Business. The tenth annual Forbes ranking measures six vital categories for businesses: costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, current economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life. The magazines factors in 40…